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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,958.57, 30,274.23 and 13,997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,958.57, 30,274.23 and 13,997.89 is: 19,298.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,958.57 : 30,274.23 = 13,997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,958.57/30,274.23 = 13,997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,958.57x = 30,274.23 × 13,997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,958.57x = 423,775,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,775,265.69/21,958.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,298.86

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